Fatal Road Crash Near Cliffside Park Kills Indiana Teen
An Indiana Blairsville road crash last night killed Benrietta Summers 18 and Floyd Runyan 25 after a pass attempt caused the vehicle to overturn three times. Lula May Lydick 18 and Richard Colabanni 22 were injured and treated at Indiana Hospital. The victims were passengers in a roadster owned by Runyan, with all four young people from Vandergrift or nearby areas on a night ride that ended near Cliffside Park. Funeral plans for Summers were set for Friday, with burial in Brushcreek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula May Lydie
Indiana
Richard Colabanni
Vandergrift
Cliffside Fork
Cliffside Park
Indiana-Blairsville
Benrietta V. Summers
John H. Simmers
Oakland Avenue
Indiana Hospital
Floyd Runyan
L. T. Runyan
Plumyilie
Lula May Lydick
Clair Lydick
North Fifth Street
Runyan
Thomas Huber
Blairsville
Ienoil
Motorista
Miss Simmers
Simmers
Jeannette
John Simmers
James
Margaret
Genevieve
Charles Lutz
Trafford
Charles Kellar
Washington
Lutheran Church
Brushcresk
Bunyan
Plumville
Four-year-old William Bager killed in Josephine auto incident
A car struck and fatally injured William Bager, four, as he darted into the road while returning home from school in Josephine Tuesday noon. He died at Indiana Hospital that night. Driver H A Kennedy, 66, of Clearfield, was cleared of blame as witnesses said he tried to avoid the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Ian
William Rager
Todd Rager
Josephine School
Indiana Hospital
H. A. Kennedy
Clearfield
New Home of W C T U Dedicated Monday
The new two story brick home of the Women s Christian Temperance Union on Church street will be dedicated Monday at 7 46 o clock. Indiana ministers will join the ceremonies with a special music program. Mrs Mary Russell will describe union homes and Miss Agnea St Clair will present the W C T U s community aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Church Street
Union
New Century Club
Friends of Temperance
Mary Russell
Agnea St. Clair
W.C.T.U
Elders Ridge Presbyterian Church Centennial Celebration
Elders Ridge Presbyterian Church marks its 100th year with forenoon and afternoon services and a noon community dinner on October 18. Organized August 30, 1830, the event honors Rev. Alexander Donaldson and features participation by former members and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ridge Presbyterian Church
Elders Ridge
Alexander Donaldson
D.D
Elders Ridge Academy
County Republican Rally I Held Here October 18
A county-wide Republican rally is planned in Indiana on Saturday evening October 18 with a 7 30 pm start at the Court House. A parade will precede the meeting led by county delegations and several musical groups. Speakers include James J Davis for Senate Gifford Pinchot for Governor Edward C Shannon for Lieutenant Governor Phillip J Dewey for Secretary of Internal Affairs Nathan L Strong for Congress and Bider Pecler and Charles R Griffith for the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinchot and Davis
Indiana
Court House
James J. Davis
United States Senate
Gifford Pinchot
Edward C. Shannon
Phillip J. Dewey
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Nathan L. Strong
Congress
Bider Pecler
Charles R. Griffith
Rotary and Kiwanis Host Farm Dinner in Indiana
Rotary and Kiwanis clubs hosted rural friends at the First United Presbyterian church social rooms. About 187 attendees enjoyed a program led by A. J. Musser and County Farm Agent John W. Warner, with Rev. John J. Mellvaine and readings by Harry Nolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First U. P
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
First United Presbyterian Church
A. J. Musser
Rotary Club
John W. Warner
John J. Mellvaine
Personal Brevities from Indiana Visitors and Local Calls
Olivet’s T C Bair visited Indiana Tuesday while James White of Coalport returns home this week. Luther Bence of Dixonville and Mrs Ella C Reynolds near Heshbon joined Indiana callers Monday and Thursday respectively. Reverend Joseph C Stewart began his Blairsville pulpit as pastor. The list notes numerous locals visiting Indiana and traveling between Blairsville and surrounding towns, with a few returns home and a long-standing craftsman adapting to changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Bair
Olivet
Indiana
James White
Coalport
Luther Bence
Dixonville
Ella C. Reynolds
Near
Heshbon
Calvin Shaffer
Viola
Brushvalley
Russell Leech
James Young
Johns
Thomas Estep
Ebensburg
Paul Emerson
Church Street
Work
Canandaugan Lake
New York
Ralph Brown
Robert Neal
Blatraville
A. G. Brewer
Graceton
Harry Hollihen
Joseph C. Stewart
Berwick
Blairsville Presbyterian Church
M. M. Davis
South Seventh Street
Boston
Mass
The
American Legion
James Ruffner
Pittsburgh
John Ruffner
West, Waterstreet
J. Clyde Strayer
C. §. Shively
Huntingdon
Emma Shields
Railroad Avenue
Guy Kime
West Water St
Hazlett
James L. Peterman
Arthur
Wayne Avenue
Helen
Ambridge
Blair Peterman
John R. Bath
Cook's Forest
Clarion
N. Mahan
Elderton
Benjamin Franklin Highway
W. W. Couch
Turtle Creek
Morgan Couch
Tillie McGrea
Shelocta
West Lebanon Presbyterian Church
Fish Commissioners Will Handle. Planting of Fish in the Streams
Harrisburg Oct 7 Under a new policy adopted by the Board of Fish Commissioners and announced today applications for the distribution of fish will no longer be accepted All distribution will be entirely in the hands of the Board and limited to streams in which careful investigation shows the species can thrive The action followed a survey of smaller streams across the state which found many streams are dried up or too low to sustain fish life The Board will assume sole responsibility for the fitness of waters where fish are distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Commissioners
Harrisburg
Board of Fish Commissioners
Auto Owners Urged to Submit Cars for Treatment Before Now
Harrisburg Oct 8 More than 400000 motor cars and trucks must appear weekly for inspection and approval or repair for Pennsylvania to have rolling stock by November 1. Motor Vehicle Commissioner Benjamin Eynon warns that unless cars are approved by October 3 they may not operate for thirty days. He notes many 1925 inspection stickers remain visible, signaling last year’s inspection rather than current compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Benjamin
Eynon
Harvest Days Coupons Offered by Indiana Firms
More than 70 Indiana businesses issue Community Harvest Days Coupons during the event running through October 20. Prizes totaling 3000 dollars will be distributed that evening at the old First National Bank Building on Philadelphia Street. Coupons accompany each dollar spent, and winners need only present their coupon to claim prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mirst National Bank
Philadelphia Street
Man in Jail After Alleged Threat to Clean Out Hartown Family
John Dailey a 23 year old Hartown resident, jailed 20 days after a hectic hearing before Justice Walter H. Jackson. He allegedly declared he would "clean out" the Dunmire family, attacked Officer Boyd Horrell en route to jail, fell during a chase, and was fined 10 dollars plus costs but could not pay. He faces further charges including a serious offense against a young woman while held in jail. District Sunday School Convention details follow for Crooked Creek Church October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartown
John Dailey
Lebanon
Frank Dunmire
Justice of the Peace
Walter H. Jackson
Dailey
Boyd Horrell
Horrell
Sixth Street
West Lebanon Homecoming Draws Congregation and Guests
Homecoming day at West Lebanon Presbyterian Church drew former members back to the old church for Christian training. Rev. F A Gaupp preached Sunday, the Sunday school set a record, and adult classes were led by visitors in a festive reunion. Trade City Show planned October 18 at Grange Hall features Jersey Cattle. Starford Lumber bids low for Somerset National Guard armory at 15793 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
West Lebanon Presbyterian Church
Old Home Church
F. A. Gaupp
Worthington
Starford Birm Loaw
Starford Lumber Company
National Guard
Deaths in the Shelocta area mark final tribute
A string of obituaries from the Shelocta region recalls George George 74 of Shelocta dies after a long illness at home. Ida Mikesell Kaufman 1866 75 of Center township passes after a stroke. Robert Walker 84 Civil War veteran dies at Natrona Heights from injuries. Solomon Fyock 79 of Green township succumbs to disease. Dr Robert Thurlow Hood 43 Pittsburgh physician dies at West Penn hospital. Lorenz M. Erb 48 Blairsville area local dies at home. Margaret Phillips 75 Roustier widow passes after apoplexy. (Other Deaths on Page Five)
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Robert Walker
Shelody
Natrona Heights
Chambersburg
Walker
Independent Infantry
Mr. Walker
James Walker
Shelocta
Clara Wherry
Town
J. Bilder Peeler
Wherry
Belle
Margaret O'’Nall
Kia Inte
Leechburg
Solomon W. Fyock
Green Township
Dixonville Hospital
Jacob Fyock
Catherine A. Walker
D. H. Swartz
L. Fyock
R. Muman
A. C. Ober
Cherryhill Township
George H. Fyock
Laverne
Cal
Purchine Line
Church of the Brethren
Taylorsville Cemetery
Robert 'T. Hood
Robert Thurlow Hood
Weal Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
Robert H. Hood
Old Hood
Elders Ridge
Hood
West Penn Hospital
Dormont
United Presbyterian
Harry Hood
J. F. Hood
T. Cree Hood
Eldera Ridge
Margaret Phillips
Joseph Phillips
Roustier
National Benjamin Franklin Highway Dedicated in Pennsylvania
Thousands gathered for the dedication of the National Benjamin Franklin Highway in front of the Court House in Indiana Pennsylvania, with Gov John S Fisher as guest and speaker. The ceremony honored four years of work on the transcontinental route linking Western Pennsylvania, Indiana County and Ohio cities, including the Apollo South Bend Shelby road openings. News included remarks by Gov Fisher and other officials, a luncheon, and a parade of delegations from towns along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 5
Fisher
Pennsylvania
Ewe Keene
Ohio
Shelocta
Hotel Moore
Court House
J. Hitler Peeler
Indiana
National Benjamin Franklin Highway Association
Burgess B. H. Lihtaberger
Charles R. Foster
State Teachers College
Peeler
W. FP. Wettling
National
Benjamin Franklin Highway Association
John 5. Fisher
John 8. Williamson
Windsay
Indiana Municipal Band
When
John §. Williamson
Findlay
Benjamin Franklin High‘way Association
Williamson
Miles Y. Cooper
Oho
Benjamin Franklin Association
John C. Dight
Butler
Gov
John §. Fisher
Gov. Fisher
Mr. Dizht
Commonwealth
Kittanning
Ebensburg
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Henrietta
Floyd Bunyan
William Bager
G. M. Allen
George Jenkins
Conemaugh
Peter Beer
Robert L. Orr
FR. King
Alice A. Smith
Montgomery
Louis Fritz
Indiana Co. Commissioners
W. Wheatfield
Farmers Bank & Trust Co. of
Sigmund Tokats
Jacksonville
Survilla Boyer
Fiscus
Joe Michalcisk
Paul Repka
Center
Mollie Moore
Alexander N. Moore
Green
Blacklick
Scranton
Indiana County
J. Stanley Harker
Saltsburg
Indiana County Association
John A. Ackerson
George Lindsay
Heilwood
William C. Leech
Almer W. Allison
M. Agnes St. Clair
A. P
Wallace
Florence
R. P. Worcester
B. BE. Myers
Charles H. Held
Homer City
Licennses
Valentino V. Contalda
Anna M. Prato
Charles M Kenyon Blacklick
John FP
Strobel
Mildred V. Huebner
Johnstown
Creekside
Jay W. Cumilins
E. Wilson del
Albert A. Kusch
Wilmington
Anna M. Laskowska
Philadelphia
William J. Blatt
Fulton
Harriett A. Wills Fulton
Frank J. Trinkey
Edyth L. Jenkins
Barnesboro
Robert A. Caldwell
Ruth C. Munshower
Jesse R. Lucas
Beaverdale
Florence J. Chap
Olin A. Hagens
Strongstown
Susie A. Rose
Armagh
Charles J. Lewis
Freda H. Hartfiel
Rotarians
Indiana Fire Department
Armory
London
Wii Rogers
Elizabeth Dick
Penn Run
H. A. Holsapple
Carrie Widdowson
Annie Widdowson
Glenn Widdowson
Clarence
Betty Jean
Christian Fyock
Dorothy Fyock
Frank Dick
Ruth
Carmen
Nelson Fyock
J. M. Dick
Max Widdowson
Clymer
H. C. Hess
Jimmy
Freddie
Nanty-Glo
Handy Service Store
Camp Rest
Handy Service
Camp Rest-a
Campbell
Neff
KDKA
Harris-Boyer
Johstown
Gus, Schmaltz
Dilworth Little German
Neid
Cruskebank Bros
Elmer W. Allison
Robert Elkin and Son
Smicksburg
Crooked Creek Church
Crooked Greek Baptist Church
Chambersville
W. B. Ansley
Winifred Lockhart
Larue McMillen
Charles Bell
Edna Shields
D. F. Rinn
Rev
Florente Wallace
Sabbath School of Indiana Co
National ‘Temperance Society
Fourth Ave
N.Y
M. Agnes St.Clair
County Temperance Dept
Robert C. Bratton
Ywau
Trade City
Grange Hall
Jersey
Tohn Hayes
George John Hayes
George
Samuel
Tsanella
Shelada United
T. P. Stephens
Gertrude George
J. Reed George
Springfield
Curry Run Presbyterian Church
Wright
Kauffman
Center Township
Ida Mikesell
Enog
Nancy Mikesell
James 8. Kauffman
Tamm
Christian Elaacter
Charles M. Karuiffman
Ot Ulysses
Kans
J. Clair Writtman
Mig
Travel Carney
Miss Stullulo
Onen Pandson
James Kauffman
Brother
A. Mikesell
Tintchison
Kan
Lorenz M. Erb
J. C. Erb
Blairaville
Lorenza M. Erb
Carnegie
W. S., Roy and
Odis Erb
Milton Rosborough
Frank Baker
Brenizer
C. Calhoun
Parentum
Cere
John Ss. Fisher
Court House Yard
Cour
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